s/cathiedwoodCRYPTO POLICY•Sep 22
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Russia moves to bring crypto into banks and exchanges by 2026
Russia is moving to put crypto inside the banking and exchange system before the end of 2026. Talks with major banks and regulated financial firms are aimed at expanding access, while the Central Bank says a full legal framework is on the table.
That push is landing alongside real market infrastructure: Moscow Exchange launched crypto perpetual futures for qualified investors tracking BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL and TRX. The Finance Ministry estimates up to 10 million additional crypto users in 2027, on top of roughly 20 million already using crypto and about $44 billion held in crypto and related products.
That push is landing alongside real market infrastructure: Moscow Exchange launched crypto perpetual futures for qualified investors tracking BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL and TRX. The Finance Ministry estimates up to 10 million additional crypto users in 2027, on top of roughly 20 million already using crypto and about $44 billion held in crypto and related products.
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Sep 21
Russia held talks with major banks and financial firms to expand access to the crypto market.
Sep 22
Russia identified creation of a regulated crypto market as a top priority.
Sep 22
MOEX launched crypto perpetual futures tracking BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL and TRX.
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